Ivanka has no answer to question on Trump's sexual misconduct accusers
White House senior adviser Ivanka Trump has criticized a reporter for asking a question about her father’s sexual misconduct, claiming that as the first daughter she has the “right” to believe US President Donald Trump.
During an interview with NBC News on Monday, the American model called a question on her dad’s accusers “inappropriate,” adding that she does not "think that's a question you'd ask many other daughters."
"I think it's a pretty inappropriate question to ask a daughter if she believes the accusers of her father when he's affirmatively stated that there's no truth to it," she said. "I believe my father. I know my father. So I think I have that right as a daughter to believe my father."
This is while Ivanka Trump holds an official White House title as senior adviser.
It's not an inappropriate question. Ivanka Trump has chosen to work in the House as a staffer and presidential adviser. She can choose not to answer, but it's a fair question by @PeterAlexander https://t.co/kpAYtv93jT
— Philip Rucker (@PhilipRucker) February 26, 2018
Her comment was made in the wake of growing allegations of sexual misconduct against powerful figures in Hollywood as well as the world of politics.
Campaigners and rights activists stress that many victims of sexual abuse and exploitation decline to report the incident due to fear, shame, and worry about damage to their career.
Sexual allegations against disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein initially sparked the latest wave of sexual harassment and assault revelations in various industries, including in the media and politics.
The US is specifically struggling to deal with a series of sexual abuse scandals that have raised doubts about how institutions, including the church, sports teams and the news media respond to those vulnerable to abuse.
At least 16 women have so far come forward to accuse the US president of sexual misconduct.
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